Operations Superintendent

Overview

Position Title
Operations Superintendent

Department
Public Works

Division
Streets/Solid Waste/Garage

Flsa
Exempt

Retirement
KPERS

Effective Date
January 7, 2026

Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Municipal Service Center and all supporting functions.

Works under the General Supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works and under the broad departmental guidance provided by the Public Works Director.

Exercises direct supervision over Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Mechanics, Inventory Supply Clerk, Stormwater Equipment Operators and Concrete Maintenance Technicians. Exercises supervision (planning, scheduling, and evaluating) over the entire workforce either directly or through subordinate supervisors. The workforce consists of the following divisions:
Street Maintenance/Sidewalk and Curbs/Traffic Control, Storm Sewer Maintenance, Solid Waste Collection/Disposal, Closed Landfill Maintenance/Brush Site, Central Garage, and Building Maintenance/Operations.

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).

• Works with Director and Deputy Director to establish annual work goals and associated work plans, capital improvement recommendations and submittals.

• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates division activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

• Works with department and City administrative staff to develop 5-year plans that reflect City policy and direction related to maintenance needs, equipment replacement, and facilities repair/replacement/maintenance.

• Keeps up to date on industry trends, products, and practices. Proposes changes to practices and procedures that enhance performance of the department.

• Ensures development of detailed Annual Work Plans for the following divisions/operations:
Snow Removal, Solid Waste Collection, Street/Alley Maintenance, Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance;
Signal and Sign Maintenance, Storm Water Maintenance, Vector/Mosquito Control, Street Sweeping, Downtown Area Maintenance, Civic Event Support, LCF Inmate Utilization Program, Training of All Levels of Employees, Facilities Management and Improvement (Municipal Service Center), and Divisional Vehicle Maintenance and Replacement Schedules.

• Organizes and schedules the workforce to ensure daily operations are performed efficiently and effectively. Ensures daily operations support the annual work plan through necessary reports and work order system record keeping. Establishes performance standards and deadlines as necessary to control the work.

• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.

• Develops, maintains, and monitors a safety culture/Safety Awareness program in accordance with City Policy/guidelines. Sets safety standards, develops annual safety training objectives and ensures thorough accident investigations by subordinates.

• Schedules and reviews schedules by others related to vacation and training.

• Maximizes the efficiency and effectiveness of existing personnel through training, education, and self-directed promotional opportunities.

• Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; completes and/or reviews performance appraisals of workforce; provides direction as necessary for improvement and training/development activities for employees.

• Ensures that Work Management Record System is recording useful information, and prepares management reports on work activities.

• Manages building operations, resolves conflicts for other building users related to policies and procedures.

• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.

• Provides supporting material as requested by Department or City Administrative staff.

• Reviews, recommends and manages City Wide Fleet Operations related to maintenance activities, fueling system, and equipment replacement.